It can’t be scratchbuilt. It must be a kit. And bashed, not just assembled.

(Almost) No paperwork needed. Bring a sheet of 8½x11 paper with the name of the kit and a photo of it as the manufacturer envisioned it built. Include the model’s name, your name, and your NMRA number. That’s it. No other wording needed — or allowed!

Bring anything you want. Something you did thirty years ago? A tank car kit converted to a Vanderbilt tender? A passenger car that’s a diner or a shed or both? A flat car into a bridge? As long as it’s railroad‐related and suitable for a layout.

Judging will be:

• 35 points for the transforming idea
• 35 points for workmanship
• 15 points for detail
• 15 points for painting and lettering.